After the withdrawal of USF1 in the early season, the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is looking for a new team to complete the grid in 2011. Among the candidates declared, Epsilon Euskadi and ART Grand Prix are set as favorites. For the team managed by Joan Villadelprat as for the French team of Fred Vasseur and Nicolas Todt, the time is running out. After expressing interest before mid-April, the candidates are now waiting for the response of the FIA. It must deliver its verdict in the month of July according to a schedule established last March.
But for Joan Villadelprat, who believes more than ever the opportunity to make its appearance in F1, it is possible that the decision be delayed. "I am optimistic about our chances but also a bit worried because the announcement of the FIA should not occur before the end of August"He said in Autosprint. Between late August and March, when the theoretical first GP in 2011, this means that the team will be chosen will have very little time to build an F1 car, just over six months. Villadelprat But Joan feels ready to make its appearance in F1 after several seasons including Formula Renault 2.0 and FR 3.5 Series.
"We have already begun to invest before we know if we will be allowed in the league next season," Has he said. Sums invested which could reach nearly 100 million euros. "With a smaller budget, we would be there to make up the numbers, Has he added. One thing is certain: our program will not last a single season. The budget I am preparing to cover at least the first two years, 2011 and 2012. Again, it is a minimum. An F1 team can not reason year after year. "
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